So I’m a little late to this party but I completely recognise what you’re describing here . But I recognise it from my pursuit of ‘success’ for it’s own sake.

The thing for me is that having gone through that feeling I’ve come out of the other side and realise the comfort is awesome and should be celebrated and chased after. You talk about comfort leading to stagnation, boredom, apathy and laziness but if you look at many people who are struggling, their lack of comfort it’s often precisely because they are stagnant, bored, apathetic (and, dare I say it, lazy). Comfort or discomfort’s not automatically linked to these things.

The thing that comfort gives you is the ability to take risks. Even small ones. The confidence to try a new recipe as you know your spouse will love you regardless. The decision to read a book by a new author because you’re not worried about missing out on what everyone else is reading.

Building on that. I would also argue that the growth actions you list above are largely possible when someone has the underlying security blanket of being comfortable. Without it I’m not sure many people would be comfortable taking those chances.

Whaddya think?

Ha! Omg Joe you’re most likely completely right. I was thinking midway..man I sound like a crazy 20-year-old. This is going to make an excellent life diary! Man I hope you are right. I would love to be comfortable after I’m pushing. You have definitely earned your stripes Joe 🙂 it’s time for the good life.

Perfectly said Kris. I started counting exactly how much I walked everyday and it’s noon when I’ve done 7000 steps. My daily goal now is 15000 steps (and some discomfort haha.)

Ha! So true Jon!

Thanks Miss SC!! 🙂

Haha I was hoping someone noticed I mentioned 40. 2 years to start? It took me 2 seconds to go “whoop I’m bored, let’s do this!” Fun huh?!